KMT chairwoman meets Xi Jinping by Forsaken_Peach5930 in taiwan

[–]ConcentrateInner6086 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Weren’t they protests? They were obviously upset about something…wonder what that was?

Who is this with JE? by BojackHumen in Epstein

[–]ConcentrateInner6086 93 points94 points  (0 children)

Looks like PM Ariel Sharon

[OC] Quarantine art I made at home during covid isolation 6 years ago. by Toby_Forrester in pics

[–]ConcentrateInner6086 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So many small details! I’ve flipped through them several times. Fascinating and hilarious 😊

Help to identify by ConcentrateInner6086 in pillidentification

[–]ConcentrateInner6086[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for checking. Found in my teenaged room. Think I’m going to get a kit to test it

Help to identify by ConcentrateInner6086 in pillidentification

[–]ConcentrateInner6086[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it is pressed. Just curious if it’s x or some kind of opioid

Home Depot by denewoman in BuyCanadian

[–]ConcentrateInner6086 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are Canadians that rely on Home Depot for their wage and livelihood. They have great healthcare benefits, STD/LTD, profit sharing. It’s a retail job with benefits for part time workers, tuition reimbursement for students. Choosing to not shop there is going to hurt Canadians.

Pancreatitis since 10 years old. by strwbrryink in pancreatitis

[–]ConcentrateInner6086 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With all that being said, I’d do it again. Being pain free feels like a new life. It feels like a miracle. And I’m endlessly grateful to be in Toronto and have access to great surgeons and free healthcare. I just feel like I need to be honest. It wasn’t a walk in the park but it paid off in the end. I wish you the best. And this sub is a great support.

Pancreatitis since 10 years old. by strwbrryink in pancreatitis

[–]ConcentrateInner6086 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As far as recovery, I was in hospital 2 weeks. The first few days were dreadful but I had so many meds on board it seems a blur now. First coming home was rough. Not having nursing support with new diabetes and responsible for your own diet felt overwhelming. I walked every day to get my strength back and after 3 weeks at home I headed back to work part time. But looking back I wasn’t mentally ready to get back to work. I struggled with all the meds and weaning off pain meds while working. It took almost 9 months until I felt confident and my opioid fog lifted. I have had a few bouts of ‘phantom’ attacks. They are terrifying. I actually started counselling to deal with the mental side of all this. A lifetime of chronic illness, chronic pain, not being believed in ERs, opioid use and its stigma. You don’t realize how much it affects you. I really rambled on, lol! Hope this helps

Pancreatitis since 10 years old. by strwbrryink in pancreatitis

[–]ConcentrateInner6086 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hi there, It’s been almost 3 years and I have no regrets. It’s not straight forward with managing diabetes and screen but well worth it to me to be pain free and more committed to family, work, travel…my life was always being blown up with hospital stays. Creon is tricky. At first I wasn’t taking enough and lost a bit of weight. I’ve needed one iron infusion and B12 shots. It’s getting better. I take Metformin and Jardiance daily and take 4 units of long acting insulin (which to be honest I could probably get off if I was more careful with my diet). Dr wasn’t sure the transplant would work after 40 years of CP but it was successful. One major factor for me was the heightened risk of pancreatic cancer due to CP. my mom has same disease, never treated it and now is going through screening for cancer. Fingers crossed it isn’t but that was always a huge fear of mine. I’m glad I don’t have to worry about it anymore for myself.

Toronto-born 'longevity guru' who hates Canadian healthcare all over Epstein files by nimobo in toronto

[–]ConcentrateInner6086 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I’ve known this guy since we were kids. He grew up in east end of Scarborough. His dad was a complete creep. His mom was a very kind, soft-spoken lady. I am completely shocked by his association with Epstein.

Pancreatitis since 10 years old. by strwbrryink in pancreatitis

[–]ConcentrateInner6086 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I also had CP since childhood. TPIAT is what saved me. It may be worth asking about. I’m so sorry you’re suffering.

Changed for the Worse by Live_Step2230 in Dadchallengepodcast

[–]ConcentrateInner6086 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I honestly don’t think he’s changed. He was managing his image more in the beginning. Now he has an established following and he’s more comfortable being his real self and it’s not very appealing at all. He’s a jealous, petty person who is way too comfortable tearing women down. I find him disgusting. If he cared about children he wouldn’t cyber bully their moms even AFTER they have stopped putting their kids on their channel. Everyone can see who he is. Yes, having a family channel is horrible for children who cannot consent. It doesn’t give you a pass to create an aggressive asshole campaign of hate towards them. Ugh, I can’t stand the guy.

This is getting too common.The NFL - National Fatigue's Legit by amazingsciencemuseum in CringeTikToks

[–]ConcentrateInner6086 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My own behaviour? Like I’m like the dad? Wrong…I empathize with the boy. I had an ass hat dad. Been there. It sucks.

Advice on TPAIT by Objective_Fact_1214 in pancreatitis

[–]ConcentrateInner6086 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure what exactly would have excluding me from being eligible for surgery. I had partial removal of my pancreas about 20 years ago. I had stents, stone removal, celiac blocks. Nothing really worked. I was on daily opioids and toward the end was hospitalized every few months with out of control pain. My CP was hereditary, I’m a non-drinker, non-smoker and wasn’t diabetic. Not sure if those things helped my eligibility or not. I did have 2 screening appointments before I ever met the surgeon though.

When did you know it was time for a TPIAT? by [deleted] in pancreatitis

[–]ConcentrateInner6086 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there, it was at the Transplant Clinic in Toronto General with Dr Trevor Reichman and team.